Labour education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has called for a review into the requirement for Higher Level Irish at Leaving Certificate level for people entering the teaching profession. With huge challenges faced by the teacher shortage, Deputy Ó Ríordáin questioned the rationale for the mandatory Higher Level Irish qualification, when it is not needed for…

Today (Thursday, 8th December), the Dáil will debate Labour’s Dublin Bay Bill to establish a statutory Dublin Bay Authority charged with preserving the distinctive character of Dublin Bay, and protecting its ecology as a coastal resource. Speaking in advance of the debate, Labour leader and Dublin Bay South TD Ivana Bacik said that it’s time…

Labour enterprise spokesperson Ged Nash TD has today (Wednesday, 7th December) said the government needs to show more ambition for indigenous enterprise if sustainable economic development and employment growth is to be sustained. Commenting on the publication of the new White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030 published today, Deputy Nash said: “Labour has been calling for…

Speaking in response to the forced closure of the Mater Hospital’s Long Covid Clinic, Senator Marie Sherlock has sharply criticised the HSE’s decision to disadvantage Long Covid sufferers living on the northside of Dublin. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Sherlock said: “The closure of the Long Covid Clinic at the Mater Hospital will deprive communities…

Labour justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has today (Tuesday 6th December) expressed his horror at the shootings in Dublin last night and reiterated his calls for a cast iron date for a Citizens Assembly on Drugs to be held. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said: “This is yet another shocking shooting on the streets of our capital…

Labour spokesperson on workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock has said Intel’s unpaid leave offer will send a chill throughout workplaces across the country and added that workers must be protected from any impending pay cliff edge caused by lay-offs this winter. Senator Sherlock said: “We are deeply concerned about the development in Intel and the news…

Labour sports spokesperson Mark Wall said the announcement of professional contracts for players in the Women’s National League is a step in the right direction for the game. Commenting on the news today, Senator Wall said the FAI must work with government to ensure that all clubs can sustain this transition successful. Senator Wall said:…

Labour Motion debated today to put decriminalisation of drug users at the centre of this Government agree to introduce mobile injecting centres Today (Wednesday, November 30th), the Labour party brought forward a motion calling for a change in step regarding how we as a nation treat drug users and a change in tack when it…